Two or three others of his own religious society were present, but who they were, I do not now recollect.

There seemed to be a great desire among them to know the motive, by which I had been actuated in contending for the prize.

I told them frankly that I had no motive but that which, other young men in the University had on such occasions; namely, the wish of being distinguished, or of obtaining literary honour; but that I had felt so deeply on the subject of it, that I had lately interested myself in it from a motive of duty.

My conduct seemed to be highly approved by those present, and much conversation ensued, but it was of a general nature.
As William Dillwyn wished very much to see me at his house at Walthamstow, I appointed the 13th of March to spend the day with them there.

We talked for the most part, during my stay, on the subject of my essay.